German Rower Leaves London After Rumors Swirl About A Neo-Nazi Boyfriend

Nadja Drygalla, a German rower who had been competing at the
London Olympics, has been sent home after rumors about a neo-Nazi
boyfriend reached the German press.

According to
Deutsche Welle, Michael Vesper, director general of the
German Olympic Sports Federation (DOSB), confirmed Friday that he
had confronted the 23-year-old Drygalla over reports about
neo-Nazi links.

Drygalla is rumored to be dating a member of the “Rostock
National Socialists” and who had contested a state election for a
neo-Nazi party. The Local
reports that the rumors have already cost her a place at a
police training academy, and pictures of her with members of the
far right have circulated online.

Vesper didn't seem to confirm or deny the rumors, but said that
Drygalla has decided to leave London to spare the German Olympic
team from controversy,